远 (yuǎn) — Meaning & How to Use in Chinese | Speak1000 | Speak1000
时间与状态 · Time & State

yuǎn

far / distant

远 (yuǎn) means "far / distant" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.

Words used with

from (in the context of distance)

火车站

huǒchē zhàn

train station

公里

gōnglǐ

kilometer

地铁

dìtiě

subway

最近

zuìjìn

nearest

决定

juédìng

decision

市中心

shìzhōngxīn

city center

Frequently asked questions

What does 远 (yuǎn) mean in Chinese?

远 (yuǎn) means "far / distant" in Chinese. 远 (yuǎn) means "far / distant" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.

How do you use 远 in a sentence?

Use 远 (yuǎn) the way you would use "far / distant" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.

What words are commonly used with 远?

Common words that pair with 远 include 离. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.

What is the difference between 远 (yuǎn) and 现在 (xiànzài)?

Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 远 means "far / distant"; 现在 means "now / right now / currently". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.

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